Listen to host Vernon Foster interview Ian Varley on cash flow and small business financial health here: How to Free Up Your Cashflow: 61% of small businesses struggle with cash flow. Increasing sales and increasing revenue does not equate to healthy cash flow. In fact, growing…
Small business owners looking for financing want to find a one stop shop. What financing can you be approved for that will grow with your business? Small business loans offer low rates most often but the financing potential is fixed. After the loan, your business has…
This is Part 3 of a Business Essentials Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Love it or hate it, networking is essential for small business owners. The end goal is business growth. Networking does not have to start at a trade show or event, and networking…
Causes of Plateau Business plan ill-equipped to support growth Lack of Personnel Financial Constraints Market Competition Growth plateaus are common for any business. Typically, they are a part of the small business growth cycle: expansion, plateau, expansion. Prolonged plateaus could be indicative of a more serious…
Staffing factoring is crucial to a staffing company’s balance sheet. Payment terms with clients mean a gap in available working capital for staffing businesses. Your employees need to be paid on time, but you are waiting for your clients to pay. Here is where invoice factoring…
Working capital is the lifeblood of businesses of all size. Small businesses selling to other businesses on credit terms often have a cash flow crunch while waiting for payment on open invoices. What Is Working Capital? Working capital in business is defined as a company’s assets…
This is Part 2 of a Business Essentials Series: Part 1 Being the owner of a small business means you have some experience with rapid business growth. One day it’s business as usual, and the next it’s wondering how to fulfill a massive purchase order for a…
Why Do Most Small Business Fail? Small business ownership is the lifeblood of the American economy with over 99% of companies being classified as a small business. Entrepreneurs take the risky leap into working for themselves, and there is a lot of passion, time, and money…
Q: What is the importance of working capital? A: Working capital is your company’s assets minus liabilities. This number is inflated compared to the available cash in your business due to the amount of money often tied up in accounts receivable. Working capital is the pulse…
On this episode of #TheMoneyFactor, I’m joined by Pamela Carnes, the CEO & President of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce to chat about the benefits of joining your local chamber of commerce for your business. We discuss how to find the right local chamber and…